Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7264396 (Ref:20076-en_US)

Posted: July 20, 2024

Job Description

Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at BCM is in search of a Postdoc with a strong medical background, specializing in imaging segmentation,database building, and sound statistical analysis. The ideal candidate will join our team to utilize artificial intelligence in enhancing radiationtherapy techniques, with a focus on outcomes prediction and adaptive radiation applications.

Job Duties

  • Medical Imaging and Segmentation:
    • Applies expertise in medical imaging to segment, labels, and curates datasets specifically for radiation treatment planning.
    • Collaborates with radiologists and oncologists to ensure the accuracy and clinical relevance of image segmentation.
  • Database Building:
    • Leads the creation and maintenance of comprehensive databases related to radiation treatments.
    • Ensures the consistency, quality, and security of stored medical data.
  • Statistical Analysis:
    • Performs robust statistical analyses on collected data to derive meaningful conclusions and inform AI model development.
    • Collaborates with data scientists to refine analytical methods and interpret results.
  • Collaborative Research:
    • Engages in multidisciplinary research projects, co-authors publications, and presents findings at medical and technical conferences.
    • Fosters collaborations with researchers from various departments and external institutions.
  • Continuous Learning & Training:
    • Remains updated with the latest advancements in medical imaging, database management, and radiation oncology.
    • Offers training sessions and workshops to departmental staff on best practices in imaging segmentation and statistical analysis.
  • Safety & Compliance:
    • Upholds BCM regulations and guidelines, ensuring all research methodologies adhere to medical and ethical standards.
    • Collaborates with the BCM Institutional Review Board, maintaining rigorous patient data privacy protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
  • No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in medical imaging segmentation and database building.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as R, MATLAB, or Python.
  • Experience with medical imaging data formats (DICOM, NIfTI) and associated software applications. Prior exposure to the challenges and intricacies of radiation oncology.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical details effectively to a diverse audience.
  • Experience in working with multi-institutional datasets and cloud computing platforms.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.



Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7264396 (Ref:20076-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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